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Travelers to Mexico are Getting Their Money Back
 Claudette Covey
For many, shopping is an intrinsic – not to mention essential – element of the travel experience. In Mexico, the shopping experience also offers significant savings opportunities, thanks to MoneyBack, which provides value-added tax (VAT) returns to international travelers.
Feds Launching 3 Biometric Experiments at US Customs
 SputnikNews.com
Biometrics: the analysis of human body characteristics. The scanning of fingerprints, irises, or DNA. New leaked documents reveal that three experiments launched by US Customs and Border Protection will take these measurements, without the consent of millions of travelers.
Three Ways to Play in Riviera Nayarit's Punta de Mita
 Jennifer Ceaser
Punta de Mita, Mexico is only 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, in Riviera Nayarit, but it's a whole different kind of scene. And while relaxation is a definite must here, there's no reason you can't have an adventure - or three - while on vacation.
Flights from Mexico Expected to Boost Canada Tourism
 The Canadian Press
Canada saw a surge in visitors from Mexico in the second half of 2014, and the outlook for this year is even more promising, with Aeromexico introducing flights from Mexico City to Toronto in May, and Air Canada to fly from Mexico City to Montreal starting in June.
2015 Puerto Vallarta Cruise Arrivals Increase by 26%
 Union Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta has been gaining ground in the international cruise industry in recent years, and this year is no exception with arrivals expected to increase 26% over 2014. Last year 120 cruise ships anchored in Vallarta. This year 139 arrivals are already confirmed.
Mexico Launches New App for U.S. Anglers and Boaters
 Ed Zieralski
Mexico is looking to simplify its permitting and visa requirements for U.S. fishermen and boaters and on Friday launched an App for all to use before venturing south. The App, available now for Android platforms and soon on iOS, connects anglers and boaters to Mexico's CONAPESCA.
Events Scheduled Throughout Riviera Nayarit in April
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Travelers visiting Riviera Nayarit next month will have an abundance of things to see and do, as the cuisine, adventure and cultural experiences that make 'Mexico's Pacific Treasure' such a sought-after destination will be showcased in a wide variety of festivals and tournaments.
Tierra Alta Presents: El Tuito Profiles - Tino Carbajal
 David Kimball
Tierra Alta, a 7 hectare mountain property for custom built mountain cabins, lies just one mile from El Tuito. Just outside of this small town, an hour's drive from Vallarta, Tino Carbajal runs La Hacienda del Divisadero, a restaurant with open air seating that offers views of the countryside.
Alaska Airlines Seeks Govt Approval for SNA-PVR Flights
 splash.alaskasworld.com
Alaska Airlines submitted its application last week to begin two nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mexico Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil.
Frostbitten US Fliers Chase Sun, Cheap Pesos in Mexico
 Nacha Cattan
This season is shaping up to be the most robust for Mexico tourism, the country's fourth-largest source of foreign cash and a bright spot in an economy dragged down by low oil prices. December tourism revenue was higher than any Christmas season, according to central bank data.
 PVRPV.com's Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
 Tim Longpré
If you are planning a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, look no further than Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations' website, PVRPV.com. This week's featured vacation property, Playa Bonita Casa de Los Abuelos, is located right on the beach in the city's Romantic Zone.
Plans for Mexico City's New Int'l Airport Move Forward
 bilatam.com
Mexico's plans to build a new mega International Airport of Mexico City are a step forward after awarding construction of access roads to the terminal and selecting a group of companies for varied consultancy projects. The project is estimated to cost around $620 million USD.
San Pancho Circo de los Niños to Benefit Entreamigos
 Glades Castro Perreras
The Circo de los Niños de San Pancho, (San Pancho Children's Circus) a social and artistic program founded by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Gilles St. Croix, will present their new show on March 19th & 20th at 7:30 pm, and on March 21st at 4 pm, in the new Bodega Circo.
SEGOB Aims to Turn Mexico's Resorts into Casino Areas
 Karina Suarez
The Mexican Secretariat of the Interior intends to turn Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Peñasco into shining examples of gambling and entertainment in Mexico. 'There should be casino resort areas with entertainment centers, sports arenas, first class hotels and convention centers,' she said.
Spring Break is Underway in Puerto Vallarta
 Mike Gregory
US & World News Report, as well as About.com have listed Puerto Vallarta as a top contender for spring break destinations in the world. Travel season in Puerto Vallarta started on March 1st and it is estimated that nearly 8,000 students will visit this Mexican paradise in 2015.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Unique Longer Voyages
 CruiseIndustryNews.com
Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Journeys – a collection of 9- to 15-day cruises with unique ports and onboard experiences. One example is a 13-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach that will call at Cabos, La Paz, Mazatlan, Ixtapa, Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta.
V American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Punta Mita Gourmet and Golf Classic, an annual celebration of world-class food, wine, and golf, returns to Riviera Nayarit April 30 - May 3. This event allows you to experience the best of local and international food and wine and the opportunity to play Jack Nicklaus' world class courses.
Texas DPS Warns Spring Breakers Not to Visit Mexico
 Allan Wall
Spring break in Mexico is an annual tradition. And the past few years have seen a new, related tradition - a warning by the government of Texas against traveling to Mexico during spring break. Statistically, millions of tourists visit Mexico annually, the vast majority without incident.
'Poz Cruise' Set to Feature First Man Cured of HIV
 Mark S. King
This November, the annual HIV Cruise Retreat will set sail aboard the Ruby Princess from Los Angeles and cruise to the Mexican Riviera cities of Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. There will be a special guest on board - Timothy Ray Brown, the first man to be cured of HIV.
Mexico Rescues Over 100 Animals from Overcrowded Zoo
 Associated Press
More than 100 animals, including more than 40 big cats, a half-dozen monkeys, two grizzly bears, antelope, bison and birds, have been rescued from overcrowded, abusive conditions at a private zoo in the state of Puebla, Mexican authorities said last week.
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